GRE Word List
ROUSING
giving rise to excitement : stirring
The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.
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| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
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| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
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